A Food Science Innovator Turns 100
As he prepares to celebrate his 100th birthday, past IFT president and former General Foods executive Al Clausi reflects on his career in food science.
For celebrated food scientist and past IFT president Al Clausi, the word that comes to mind when he’s asked to reflect on his 40-year career at General Foods is “joyful.”
“I can honestly say that I enjoyed every day of it,” says the former R&D executive, who observes his 100th birthday on June 3.
Although he retired in 1987, Clausi remains a passionate advocate of food innovation. “You have to keep looking to see what can be done differently, what can be done better,” he emphasizes. Clausi’s …
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